That means a host of League One and Two clubs are eyeing mid-season deals in an attempt to push on this campaign.
Scroll down and click through the pages to view the latest League One and Two transfer gossip from around the web.
. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: A Mitre football with the EFL branding on it during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Leeds United at The Den on October 05, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
All the latest transfer news from around the web. | Getty Images Photo: Christopher Lee
. QPR to target Wycombe boss
QPR are set to axe Mark Warburton and make an approach for current Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth. (TeamTalk) | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
. Youngster in demand
Manchester United are set to battle rivals Manchester City for the signing of Rochdale starlet Luke Matheson. (Daily Star) | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
5. Mark Robins to exit Coventry City?
Reports on Saturday have claimed Sky Blues boss Mark Robins is a potential target for Blues as Pep Clotet is set for the sack at St Andrew's. (Coventry Live) | Getty Images Photo: Morgan Harlow
6. Ipswich pair depart
Ipswich Town youngsters Tommy Smith and Alex Henderson have joined Bury Town on loan. (Various) | Getty Images Photo: Stephen Pond
7. A blow for Oxford United
Oxford United have seen a big bid for on-loan defender Chris Cadden rejected by his parent club Columbus Crew. (Witney Gazette). | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. MK Dons man on the move
MK Dons player Charlie Pattison has joined Southern League Premier Division Central side Biggleswade Town on loan until January. (Various) | Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell